2016 Toyota SIENNA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2016 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD has received an impressive overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This minivan excelled in all areas, including front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings. It is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which helps drivers maintain control of the vehicle during sudden maneuvers or in slippery conditions. Additionally, the Sienna offers optional forward collision warning to alert drivers of potential frontal collisions.

Despite its high safety ratings, it is worth noting that there have been 70 complaints reported for this model and 4 recalls issued. While these numbers may raise some concerns, it is essential for Toyota to address these issues promptly to ensure the continued safety of drivers and passengers on the road. Overall, the 2016 Toyota Sienna AWD is a safe and reliable choice for families looking for a secure ride.

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Complaint Count

70

Recall Count

4

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2016 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2016 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2016 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2016 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2016 Score 2020 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2016 Score 2020 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2016 Score 2020 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2016 Toyota SIENNA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the rear sliding power door on the passenger side closed on my six year old child. he was trapped in the door and could not move until i opened the door. he has pain and visible injuries on his back from the door. this happened on 2.10.23. there have not been any incidents with the van leading up to this incident. this happened when the van was parked in the garage and the engine was off. we have not tried to replicate the incident because it caused an injury. the vehicle is available for inspection."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2023-10-02
Complaint:
"currently overseas in the army and no toyota store will fix it and the army will not let me ship my vehicle back to the states. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2021-12-02
Complaint:
"it the sliding door that could open while driving. toyota sent a recall document but they claim that since it was fixed with a ramp for handicap ,they claim that the ones responsible are the other company and not toyota. the company examined it and they claim that it is toyota."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2019-09-05
Complaint:
"power sliding door cable snapped. it happened to both door (right and left) about 6 months apart. had the car for about 2 years not not even excessive use. the first time was at a dealership for vehicle service and they fix it for free since it happened there even though they said warranty does not cover. the second time was over this weekend and when i search online, many people experience the same problem. poor quality cable (linkage) for the powered sliding door."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2018-03-11
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (lia toyota of colonie, 2116 central ave, schenectady, ny 12304) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was contacted at 888-270-9371 and stated that the parts were available and to contact the dealer. a case number was not provided. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2017-10-11
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the local dealer (cavender toyota 5730 nw loop 410 san antonio, tx, 78238) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2017-05-10
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms part not available."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2017-02-02
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the remedy was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2018-01-03
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contact and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2017-02-05
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2016-03-11

Recalls for the 2016 Toyota SIENNA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"braun corporation (braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 toyota sienna mobility van conversions. the brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system."
Consequence:
The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy:

Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of incident: 2019-06-04
Recall:
"vantage mobility international, llc (vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ams genesis wheelchair vans, built on a toyota sienna vehicles. the rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm."
Consequence:
The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of incident: 2019-07-25

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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